Rome has introduced a fee for access to the famous Trevi Fountain to manage tourist flow and raise funds for cultural heritage maintenance. Residents of Rome are exempt from these fees. Officials estimate the new revenue could reach 6.5 million euros annually. This decision follows a successful year-long experiment to regulate visitor access by marking entry and exit paths. The new fees come as Rome's charges remain low compared to France, where the Louvre raised prices for most non-European visitors by 45%, with tickets now costing up to 32 euros. Starting Monday, tourists wishing to approach the Trevi Fountain must pay 2 euros. Early visitors show no annoyance, considering the price fair for a comfortable experience near the fountain featured in Federico Fellini's "La Dolce Vita". "There used to be problems accessing the fountain. Now you can take photos, feel comfortable, and on top of that, 2 euros is not much," said Moroccan tourist Ilhan Misbah. These fees are being introduced alongside a new 5-euro charge for some city museums, making access much easier.
